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IPC 2009 Professional Photographer Leadership Awards

IPC Presents 2009 Professional Photographer Leadership Awards at UN Luncheon

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, May 27, 2009 – The International Photographic Council (IPC), a non-governmental organization (NGO) of the United Nations, presented its 2009 IPC Professional Photographer Leadership Awards during the 11th annual IPC International Professional Photographers Month Luncheon, held at the United Nations in New York City on May 7. IPC president James Chung hosted the event and IPC board member and vice president John Segall served as luncheon chair. The awards, presented by IPC each May, are selected by five professional photography organizations: Advertising Photographers of America (APA); American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP); Professional Photographers of America (PPA); Professional School Photographers Association International (PSPA); and White House News Photographers Association (WHNPA). Each organization selects one member who best represents the group’s criteria and ideals. The 2009 IPC Professional Photographer Leadership Award recipients are: Advertising Photographers of America (APA): Will Mosgrove American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP): Richard Anderson Professional Photographers of America (PPA): Jack Reznicki Professional School Photographers Association International (PSPA): Joe Mark, White House News Photographers Association (WHNPA): Mary Calvert

Accepting their awards, honorees shared life and career lessons learned, described the power and impact of giving back to their communities through photography, and expressed gratitude to an industry that has shared their passion. IPC President James Chung recognized IPC member Manny Parks, from Pro Image Photo, for opening doors to IPC Cuba through photography, and IPC member Tor Weatherstone of Norway, for organizing the Nordic IPC Group. He also presented service awards to two Cygnus Business Media employees, Kathy Magrane and Diane Berkenfeld, for their support of IPC.

On behalf of IPC, he expressed gratitude to luncheon sponsors (Platinum level): Fujifilm, CKJ Media, Cygnus Business Media; and (Gold level) ASMP, Canon, and Sigma.

The International Photographic Council (IPC) is a multinational, non-profit, non-commercial organization—and a non-governmental organization (NGO) of the United Nations—composed of representatives from every major sector of the photographic industry. Founded in 1974, the IPC is dedicated to increasing worldwide recognition of photography as a universal means of communication through the adoption of the motto “Peace through Understanding, Understanding through Photography, the Universal Language.” Additional information may be obtained by visiting www.ipc-un-ngo.org.

Professional Photographers Society of Greater Washington

The Professional Photographers Society of Greater Washington

Special: July 7th Picnic & Available Light Workshop
Open to All Members, Non-Members, Family and Friends.
You must pay and pre-register to attend.  Only $15.00  Details below.

This is an excellent opportunity to sample PPSGW at a discount.  All interested photographers are welcome, amateur and professional.  Bring a friend! And don’t forget your camera.  You’ll want to participate in the Shootout.

July 7th, 2009 - Summer Picnic and Workshop in Rock Creek Park

You must pre-register and pay prior to July 7th in order to attend!
Difficulty Registering?  Other Questions?  Contact: Jim Guzel
Tel: 202.362.2008     Email: Jim@AphroditePhoto.com

Location: Picnic Area and Shelter #1, across from Pierce Mill (Intersection of Beach Drive, Park Road and Tilden Streets NW, Washington, DC 20008  Plenty of parking available.

Time: 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM (Arrive as early as you like.  We have the shelter from dawn ‘til dusk)

Cost/Registation  $15.00 per Adult, $30.00 per Family (Two Adults and all related children) Click here to register and pay: Adult: $15.00 per    Family: $30.00

Schedule of Events
4:00 PM until Close: Food, Fun and Frolic
6:00 - 7:00 PM  Available Light Portraiture Workshop presented by Master Photographer Bob Kahn
7:00 - 8:00 PM  Shootout with Valuable Prizes

Details of the Picnic

Menu   
- BBQ Pulled Pork, Fried Chicken, Beef Hot Dogs
- Cole Slaw, Pototo Salad, Baked Beans
- Sodas, Chips and Pretzels

Get It Right the First Time Available Light Portrait Workshop:
Bob Kahn is a PPA Certified Master Photographer who achieved his certification entirely with submissions of wedding images taken on the day of the wedding. No planned/posed session before or after the affairs were submitted.  Get it right the first time because there are no “do-overs” became Bob’s philosophy.  By creating such a difficult challenge for himself, his experience and reputation grew exponentially.   Subsequently, he was sponsored by Fuji Film and has conducted numerous portrait seminars on their behalf throughout the USA.

This workshop will consist of learning how to choose available physical settings with regard to light direction and background, the use of “negative light, and correct posing techniques for couples and small groups.  In addition, Bob will discuss lighting direction and lighting patterns on our subjects faces so as to create natural light portraits without harsh shadows on our subjects faces.  And finally Bob will demonstrate off-camera flash techniques, used to add a “kiss of light” to his images.  For you sticklers, please bear in mind that sometimes flash is the only light “available”. 

Shootout
Vie for valuable prizes by participating in an Available Light Portrait Shootout.  All attendees are invited to participate and apply what you have learned in the workshop. Submissions to professional and amateur catagories will be accepted and will be judged by BobKahn.  The winners will be announced at the August meeting.

An Introduction to The Professional Photographers Society of Greater Washington 

The Professional Photographers Society of Greater Washington (PPSGW) is dedicated to the education of our members so that they may achieve success as professional photographers, both financially and artistically.  To that end, we hold ten educational meetings a year on the first Tuesday evening of the month, cost  to members is $30.00 - $35.00 depending on what you want to eat.  These meetings are open to both members and non-members with non-members paying an additional $10.00.  July and December are reserved for social gatherings, most often but not always limited to members and their guests.

We usually meet at Alfio’s Restaurant, 4515 Willard Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815.
The structure of the educational meetings begins with a Meet & Greet Cocktail Hour from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, a three-course Italian dinner with wine, coffee and tea is served from 7:00 to 8:00, and our program begins thereafter, running about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.  Dinner and accompanying beverages are included with the price of admission, cocktails are not.

Alfio’s Phone: 301-657-9133  Free valet parking is available.  www.Alfios.com   Alfio’s is a three block walk from the north exit of the Friendship Heights Metro Station.

PPSGW is the Washington Metro area affiliate of the Professional Photographers of America.  For further information on PPSGW, please visit our website:
www.PPSGW.com